Property Attributes
- MLS#PAMC2098368
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyMONTGOMERY
- CityLower Gwynedd
- AreaLower Gwynedd Twp
- Zip19002
- StyleColonial,Farmhouse/National Folk
- Year Built1742
- Taxes$ 16843
- Price$ 5,390,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms3
- Sqr Footage6920
- Lot Size23.99 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Tunnel Farm is a stunning, jewel-box estate located in the heart of Montgomery County. Beautifully situated on 24 tranquil acres and surrounded by the permanently preserved 375+ Natural Lands Trust Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve. Enjoy state-of-the-art living with multiple residences and incredible recreational amenities in a peaceful country setting, yet close in proximity to everyday essentials and a short drive to center city! This quiet and serene property provides lush grounds, a beautiful pond, arboretum, organic vegetable garden, orchard, walking trails, world-class equestrian facilities and pickleball courts. In addition to the breathtaking main residence, the property also offers 2 additional residences, a bank barn, incredible indoor arena and more! Enjoy the resort-lifestyle without leaving home! The circa 1742 main residence is a gorgeous manor home which has recently undergone an extensive 3-year renovation and expansion by architects Archer & Buchanan and Casella Builders. The home has been reimagined by a designer with discerning taste and is the perfect blend of modern-day amenities and old-world charm. Rich in period details, such as exposed stone walls, barn-beamed ceilings, restored original fireplaces, antique mantel and stone floors. The stunning kitchen, by Blue Bell Kitchens, features gorgeous granite countertops and backsplashes, antique exposed beams, hardwood floors, top-of-the-line appliances and a retractable appliance bay that disappears into the countertop. The open floor plan flows into a cheerful breakfast room and custom bar area with zinc countertops. Completing this space is a cozy living room with a fireplace and peaceful pond views. Enjoy the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces with multiple outdoor seating areas with beautiful stone patios and covered porches, overlooking a serene pond and small walking bridge which leads to the pickleball courts. Also on the main level, a formal dining room, sleek home office with exquisite wood paneling and fireplace, a den with original stone fireplace, mudroom and powder room. Take the lovely sweeping staircase to the upper level to a magnificent main bedroom suite with exposed beams, private outdoor covered deck with pond views and walk-in closets. The sumptuous bathroom boasts a jetted slipper tub, mosaic marble floors, granite vanity with vessel sinks, wood-paneled alcove, Juliska lighting fixtures, granite steam shower, Sunlighten Infrared sauna, Toto sensor toilet and Smart Glass technology with privacy 'fog' at the click of a button. There are 3 additional lovely ensuite bedrooms, each with their own character and charm and gorgeous bathrooms. The 4th bedroom suite is complete with a large sitting room and private entrance, via a back staircase, perfect in-law or au pair suite! Finished lower level w/ fitness area and bathroom. The home also has an ELEVATOR. 3-car heated attached garage and 4th garage bay located in the bank barn. The exterior of the home is surrounded by a variety of specimen trees and pristine flower beds which are archived in photographs in the Smithsonian. The horse facilities are an equestrians dream! Renovated 200-year-old bank barn in impeccable condition w/ 6 matted stalls, air conditioned feed room, bathroom & social room. Automatic waterers in stalls & fields. Extraordinary 200 x 86 custom-built indoor riding arena which features 24 electrically operated, oversized glass doors, Attwood Equestrian dust-free footing, 4 angled rider guard w/ mirrors, 2 wash stalls w/ hot/cold water, temperature-controlled tack/viewing room w/ kitchenette & bathroom. Two 5-stall shed rows for overflow horses w/ 2 tack rooms. All fields have access to 3 run-in sheds. Caretaker home attached to the barn 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths and guest house w/ 2 BR & 2 full baths. Whether you're looking for a family compound, country/nature retreat, resort lifestyle or state-of-the-art equestrian facilities, this property has it all!
Price History | |
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3/18/2024 | Listed $5,390,000 |
General Features
Interior Features | Additional Stairway,Attic,Bar,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Combination Dining/Living,Combination Kitchen/Dining,Combination Kitchen/Living,Dining Area,Double/Dual Staircase,Efficiency,Elevator,Exposed Be |
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Sewer | On Site Septic |
Heating | Baseboard - Electric,Forced Air,Hot Water,Radiant,Programmable Thermostat,Zoned |
Cooling | Central A/C |
Utilities | Cable TV,Phone Available,Phone Connected,Propane,Water Available |
Possession | Negotiable |
Roof | Shake |
Appliances | Built-In Microwave,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Dryer,Energy Efficient Appliances,Exhaust Fan,Freezer,Icemaker,Microwave,Oven - Double,Oven - Self Cleaning,Oven - Wall,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel A |
Exterior Features | BBQ Grill,Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Outbuilding(s),Play Area,Secure Storage,Sport Court,Stone Retaining Walls,Tennis Court(s),Other,Gutter System |
Zoning | AA1 |
Garage Spaces | 4.00 |
Pool Y/N | No Pool |
Patio/Porch Features | Patio(s),Balcony,Roof,Terrace |
Architectural Style | Colonial,Farmhouse/National Folk |
Security Features | Fire Detection System,Exterior Cameras,Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),24 hour security,Monitored,Motion Detectors,Security System,Smoke Detector,Surveillance Sys |
Construction Materials | Stone |
Exclusions | See Listing Agent |
Year Built | 1742 |
Electric | 440 Volts,Generator |
View | Courtyard,Creek/Stream,Garden/Lawn,Panoramic,Pasture,Scenic Vista,Trees/Woods,Water |
Levels | 2 |
Tax Year | 2023 |
Percent Ownership | Fee Simple |
Cool Fuel | Electric |
Accessibility | 48 + Halls,Elevator |
County | MONTGOMERY |
New Construction | No |
Property Type | Residential |
HOA / Comm Assn | No |
Subdivision Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
Garage Y/N | Yes |
Water Access Y/N | Yes |
Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
Status | ACTIVE |
Directions | Township Line Rd to Swedesford Rd. Property on right hand side |
ModificationTimestamp | 2024-04-17T09:41:54 |
City | LOWER GWYNEDD |
Buyer Agent Compensation | 2.5 |
Senior Community Y/N | No |
Zoning Description | Conservation Easement |
MLS Area | Lower Gwynedd Twp (10639) |
Lot Size Square Feet | 1045004.00 |
Tax Assessed Value | 591320.0 |
Waterfront Y/N | No |
Street Name | SWEDESFORD |
Tax Annual Amount | 16843.0 |
Property Condition | Excellent |
Structure Type | Detached |
Condo/Coop Association Y/N | No |
Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
Price Per Sq Ft | 910.47 |
Acceptable Financing | Cash,Conventional |
Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
Virtual Tour | https://vimeo.com/758333374 |
Total SQFT | 6920 |
Days on Market | 44 |
Location Type | Suburban |
Builder Name | Milner/ Cassella |
Standard Status | Active |
Year Built Source | Estimated |
Legal Subdivision | DRISCOLL TRACT / NATURAL LANDS TRUST |
Buyer Agent Compensation Type | % Of Gross |
Association Recreation Fee | No |
Interior Features
Heating Fuel | Electric |
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Basement | Improved,Interior Access,Partial,Partially Finished,Poured Concrete |
Flooring | Hardwood,Wood,Stone |
Total Fireplaces | 4 |
Fireplace Features | Gas/Propane,Mantel(s),Stone,Wood |
Hot Water | Propane |
Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
Heating Y/N | Yes |
Window Features | Double Pane,Energy Efficient,Insulated |
Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
Above Grade Finished Area | 5920 |
Full Baths | 4 |
Half Baths | 3 |
Street Suffix | ROAD |
Central Air Y/N | Yes |
Total Bedrooms | 4 |
Below Grade Finished Area | 1000 |
Room Type | Dining Room,Sitting Room,Kitchen,Den,Breakfast Room,Exercise Room,Great Room,In-Law/auPair/Suite,Mud Room,Office,Media Room |
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
Laundry Type | Upper Floor |
Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Estimated |
Below Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 4 |
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4 |
Bathrooms Half Upper Level 1 | 1 |
Bathrooms Half Main Level | 1 |
Bathrooms Half Lower Level 1 | 1 |
Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels | 1 |
Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels | 1 |
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 4 |
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 4 |
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 5.00 |
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1 | 1.00 |
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 5 |
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels | 1 |
Above Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
Total Baths | 7 |
Number of Elevators | 1 |
Exterior Features
Fencing | Partially,Masonry/Stone,Split Rail,Other |
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Parking Features | Circular Driveway,Private |
Lot Features | Backs to Trees,Cleared,Front Yard,Landscaping,Level,Open,Partly Wooded,Pond,Premium,Private,Rear Yard,Road Frontage,SideYard(s),Stream/Creek,Trees/Wooded,Vegetation Planting,Backs - Parkland,Not In D |
Water Source | Public |
Inclusions | See Listing Agent |
Total Parking Spaces | 4 |
Garage Features | Garage - Side Entry,Garage Door Opener,Built In,Inside Access,Oversized |
Type of Parking | Attached Garage,Detached Garage,Driveway |
Foundation Details | Stone,Concrete Perimeter |
Spa | No |
Water View Y/N | Yes |
Lot Size Acres | 23.99 |
Road Surface Type | Paved |
Water Body Type | Pond |
Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
Lot Size Source | Estimated |
Road Responsibility | Boro/Township |
Horse Y/N | Yes |
Water Oriented Y/N | Yes |
# of Attached Garage Spaces | 3 |
# of Detached Garage Spaces | 1 |
Room Details
Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
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Breakfast Room | Main | |||
Den | Main | |||
Dining Room | Main | |||
Exercise Room | Lower 1 | |||
Great Room | Main | |||
In-Law/auPair/Suite | Upper 1 | |||
Kitchen | Main | |||
Media Room | Lower 1 | |||
Mud Room | Main | |||
Office | Main | |||
Sitting Room | Upper 1 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool